"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red AdairWhy would you even consider spending the least amount of money on one of the most expensive purchases and decisions of your lifetime?

Do you want a thorough fact finding investigation and a truthful, clearly written report about the property you are considering buying?

If you don't get what you want, it's a sign either that you did not seriously want it, or that you tried to bargain over the price...Rudyard Kipling

Many say, "That's a lot of money for only a few hours work!"

ADAIR INSPECTION is NOT a discount inspection service...

I charge what my service is worth

I may or may not be the least or most expensive inspection company you contact but I also have no desire in providing you with a low-ball, cheap or superficial inspection. My prices vary on a number of factors such as square footage, foundation type, age, location, optional amenities, and the number of items or systems to be inspected…therefore I am unable to provide generic pricing on this website. Please call or send me an email. I will request some basic information and provide pricing and appointment availability quickly with no obligation, to you.

Below in BLUE is a list of what is required to calculate your quote:

Please e-mail as much information as possible that apply to the property or call me at

972-487-5634 so we can discuss your specific needs

Your Name(s) as it appears on your documents, E-mail and Best Contact Number(s)

Number and Size of Out Buildings or Other Houses on the Property Describe

Sauna

Septic: Aerobic or Leach/Drainfield

Well

Dock

Elevator

Fire Suppression Sprinkler

Describe and Number of Others

Exterior Wall Cladding Type:

Masonry

Wood

Vinyl

Metal or Aluminum

EIFS

Stucco

Log

Describe Others

Price shopper warning information:

In the event price is your primary concern please consider the following suggestions:

Ask an attorney, family, and friends for referral recommendations. See if they've used a low-cost home inspector with any satisfactory results.

Contact your Realtor and ask them for a referral recommendation. I’m sure most Realtors are familiar with local home inspectors and some would be delighted to recommend the lowest priced home inspector they know. These guys help “their deal” go smoothly.

Consider using a home inspector Apprentice trainee for your inspection. Larger or volume inspection companies can employ apprentices’. Those who are an Apprentice rather than a Professional Licensed Inspector usually offer bargain pricing as a way to generate business and gain experience. As you can see below it doesn’t take much to qualify and check out #5. What does DPS know about any of the items listed? Do they have this information about you? Try your own name or License number http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/

Try the local phone book. Many of the inspection firms that advertise here are large, high volume companies that don't do much referral business and try to be low priced to keep landing new customers.

Search for an inspector on the Internet. Look at the Sponsored Search or Advertisement sections on the top and sides of the page many inspectors here are competing for business and offer cut-rate pricing the companies in the middle section did not pay to advertise and are listed due to popularity or ranking, so they may not be cheap.

Hire a part-time inspector. On average their pricing is lower than those that do professional home inspections as a full-time career. There are a lot of firemen, policemen, and even truck drivers in this profession. No disrespect meant to any of them but they are part-timers.

No two houses or properties are exactly the same therefore all Professional Inspections are site specific and individualized prices are based upon:

Age of Property

Foundation Type (Slab or Pier and Beam)

Size (Square Footage)

Location

Optional Amenities

Selling Price

Systems Inspected

EIFS or Stucco Wall Cladding

Based on what is Present, Visible, and Accessible I will inspect the following items that may be onsite and included in your thorough inspection, generally more than 1,000 items:

(AFCI) ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTOR TESTING

AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING EQUIPMENT, VENTS, AND DUCTWORK

ALARM SYSTEMS, SMOKE, FIRE, AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION

ATTIC, STAIRS, INSULATION, VENTS, AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE SYSTEMS

BATHROOM FIXTURES, EXHAUST VENTS, AND HEATERS

CABINETS, COUNTER TOPS, AND CLOSETS

CRAWLSPACE, PIERS, BEAMS, GIRDERS, VENTS, AND SUBFLOOR STRUCTURES

DISHWASHER

DOOR BELL OR CHIME

EIFS: EXTERIOR INSULATED FINISH SYSTEMS and ALL OTHER EXTERIOR CLADDINGS

ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE, PANELS, AND ALL BRANCH CIRCUITS

EXTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, SEALANTS, AND WEATHER STRIPPING

FIREPLACE, HEARTH, DAMPER, FLUE, CAP, AND ARRESTORS

FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

FOUNDATION (SLAB, PIER AND BEAM, POST and OTHERS)

FLOOR COVERINGS

GARAGE DOOR(S) AND OPENER(S)

GAS LEAK DETECTION (TIF 8800) not matches or soap bubbles

GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM FROM METER TO APPLIANCES where accessible

(GFCI) GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTOR TESTING

GRADING, DRAINAGE, GUTTER, AND DOWNSPOUTS

HYDROTHERAPY TUB & EQUIPMENT

INTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS

LANDSCAPING EFFECTS ON STRUCTURE

LAWN AND GARDEN SPRINKLER

MICROWAVE

OVEN, COOKTOP, AND RANGE

OTHER INSTALLED KITCHEN APPLIANCES

OUTDOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING SUPPLY, DRAINS, WASTE, AND VENTS

PORCHES, DECKS, BALCONIES, STAIRS, AND HANDRAILS

RANGE HOOD AND EXHAUST VENT

ROOF COVERING, FLASHINGS, AND ROOF STRUCTUE

STORAGE BUILDINGS WITH UTILITIES

SWIMMING POOL, HOTTUB, SECURITY, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

TRASH COMPACTOR

WATER HEATER

WINDOWS, SCREENS, LINTELS, FLASHING, AND DOOR GLAZING

WHOLE HOUSE VACUUM SYSTEMS

Additional items and systems unique to a particular property can also be inspected upon specific request.

Minimum Single System Professional Inspection fees start at $439.00 plus travel and all expenses. Nights and weekends require additional fees.

Minimum Daily Rate starts at $1,200.00 for half day, up to 4 hours, or $2,400.00 for full day, beyond 4 hours and up to 8 hours, plus travel and all expenses. Nights and weekends require additional fees.

All fees are due prior to or at the time of inspection.

Method of payment is cash, local, certified or cashier check.

Out of town payment accompanied by signed contract, cash or cashier check prior to time of inspection.